Education COMPACT seeks help with move

Escondido nonprofit evicted from longtime East Valley home

ESCONDIDO  Escondido Education COMPACT, a nonprofit that focuses on youth workforce development, is seeking assistance as it moves from its longtime home at the East Valley Community Center.

After 23 years in city-owned space on East Valley Parkway, COMPACT was served with an eviction notice in May. The organization has secured a lease at another city-owned building at 220 S. Broadway, near the library.

The eviction was unexpected and the organization does not have the budget to cover the move and needed improvements at the new site, COMPACT officials said. COMPACT is asking for donations and other help for the transition.

Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online at educationcompact.org or by sending a check to Escondido Education COMPACT, 2247 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027.

Executive Director Patty Huerta said COMPACT is coordinating with volunteer groups to schedule work parties to help with some of the improvements needed at the new location, such as removing old wallpaper, painting, and cleaning. Donations of paint and desks for staff and youth work stations also are welcome.

“We are so thankful for the community support we have been receiving and feel blessed for everyone to see the value and impact COMPACT services (have) on the young people in our community,” Huerta said.